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Jeep Gladiator vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Jeep Gladiator vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

  • substantially more power
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Gladiator

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Gladiator offers substantially more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 961 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
66,400 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,591 mm
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Nissan
Is the Jeep Gladiator offered with different drivetrains?

The Jeep Gladiator is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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